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Hi there :)
I am an Irish guy called Cavan and it's a pleasure to welcome you to my page and hopefully to SISSI on the Greek island of Crete. I have travelled almost all of Europe west and east, also some middle eastern and Asian countries, had a lot of fun, met great interesting people and have enjoyed a varied interesting life.
Today I am running a popular Irish bar which is very much a music bar, and being a musician, singer/songwriter, this chilled out lifestyle really suits me! The bar is in a picturesque and beautiful working fishing village called Sissi.
Situated on the north coast of Crete, the village is a little piece of tranquility and is loved by many repeat visitors every summer.
PLEASE NOTE: New update.
We operate legally here and regretfully because of new updated regulations we can now only accept European Passport holders, who upon arrival here (with us) are required to be registered into the system as employees. This also now means that we need people to stay a minimum of 4 weeks, but that makes it all more friendly :0)
THE ANNUAL SUMMER JAM SESSION
This year's JAM SESSION will hopefully be from April, along with the live music in the bar. Right now and until the end of October.
I also offer places and welcome people as staff in the bar, for which there will of course be an arranged agreed payment. I will again be welcoming many new and sometimes returning. "WORKAWAY MUSICIANS" from different cultures, jamming and relaxing together. Arriving, meeting, overlapping and leaving all through the season from April-October. Previous years have been really fantastic with many new friendships being formed, and its always a great time for all.
Accommodation in the summer will be an apartment (possibly shared) not too far from the bar.
OK so as a musician your "work" this will a bit of jamming in the afternoon and fun at the bar for a little time each day. You should assume it will be really warm/hot, so you will get some free cold drinks from the bar. Then hopefully also joining us on stage for a few numbers on the live music evenings.
It will be arranged that you have time free to explore, or to enjoy the sun and the sea, which is only a few minutes walk.
There will be a meal/ snacks provided, or an allowance if you prefer to buy and self cater.
There are already many enquiries, with many more interested in these places, so if you would like to/want to come, and you know when, it is best to make a provisional reservation as soon as possible.
Roll on the Workaway musicians "Sissi Summer session"
See you on Crete :0)
Cavan
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Interests
Events & social
Music
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Water sports
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The summer jam is bringing musicians together from many countries. All with a common passion and has very often been the start of many new friendships.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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SADLY BECAUSE OF EU REGULATIONS WE ARE NOW ONLY ABLE TO TAKE EU PASSPORT HOLDERS
Basically a few hours helping, (playing/jamming) the rest of your time for relaxing, walking, talking, maybe exploring, whatever you feel. There are many archeological Minoan sites around the area, the main one of course being Knossos. The second most important archeological find on Crete is right here in Sissi, its not open to the public but I can arrange a private tour.
WORKAWAY MUSICIANS- Workawayers who play music, meeting others, relaxing, jamming, chilling out, and as for your "work"? jamming having fun with and for everyone. Hopefully getting up to perform a few numbers at night which is really appreciated and enjoyed. There will also be the bonus of rewarding "Cold" drinks from the bar!! This is all that is expected from you, just to relax and play.
In the bar and in our apartment, I have 6 guitars, a bass guitar, 5 amplifiers, microphones, keyboards, PA, mandolins, banjo, balalaika, concertina, bodhran, bones, fiddle, tin whistles, cajun drum, bongos.
What can we do in our free time?
:o)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
A fitted apartment near to, and in walking distance from the bar.
What else ...
Crete is a big and beautiful island with so many places to explore, it is the largest of the Greek islands and the most southerly part of Europe and if walking is your thing, there are costal walks, hills (and mountains) or small country roads through the olive groves. You will often see the buzzards and eagles around the hills and olive groves. :0)
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Cavan and Orbit are two nice and polyedric people who are living their life to the fullest. Their existence is a… read more
I spent two weeks in March-April 2024 helping Cavan prepare his pub for opening… read more
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Cavan and Orbit are two nice and polyedric people who are living their life to the fullest. Their existence is a… read more
I spent two weeks in March-April 2024 helping Cavan prepare his pub for opening… read more
When I first arrived I stayed with Cavan in his spare room; perfectly comfortable with all basics you'd need. I was made to feel very welcome. After a couple of days I moved into an apartment with 2 other workawayers who were wonderful! I had a great time playing with the 2 boys and getting to know… read more
Sissi is a… read more
I was going to stay here for 25 days and work at an Irish bar for the first time in my life. I was so happy !
Cavan welcomed me very friendly and then we together walked a little bit around the village, I liked it.
Sissi is a beautiful and touristic… read more
I met wonderful people from different countries and we quickly became close friends.
The atmosfere at the bar is very friendly and relaxed… read more
Thank you very much and hope too see you soon!
At first I thought this WorkAway sounded too good to be true, but after… read more
I think you should inquire more about the music before you come. I sent a link of… read more
Cavan is interesting, friendly and very talented and is always willing to have a sing along and tell jokes.
The work consisted of a little light cleaning before the bar opens up, followed by jams with local musicians and other workawayers. If you… read more
We had a really great atmosphere and everyone got along so… read more
Work-wise,his bar is mainly closed for the off-season so there was only a few odd jobs to do but I had a lovely time and though Sissi is beautiful, it was mostly down… read more
